For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,260 students in 44256, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 44256, OH are Highland Middle School, A. I. Root Middle School and Buckeye Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44256 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44256, OH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44256, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3880 Ridge Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
A. I. Root Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 W Sturbridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Junior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3024 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Gr: 7-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Claggett Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Evolve Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Buckeye Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3044 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Gr: K-8
Rank: #77.
Highland Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
Medina County Career Center
Vocational School
1101 W Liberty St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-8461
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-8461
Gr: 7-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
44256, Ohio 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
739 Weymouth Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3800
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3800
Gr: PK-K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
124 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 44256, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 44256, OH include Highland Middle School, A. I. Root Middle School and Buckeye Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 44256?
8 public middle schools are located in 44256.
What is the racial composition of students in 44256?
44256 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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